20 Days. 15 Hours. Not that I’m counting . . .

In fact I can’t wait. I’ve spent so much time researching the trip I really want to go now. Most people I know have had, or are having their summer holiday, and I am very jealous.
The change of Blog design however does not bode well for what may be in store for me. The west of Scotland has had more rain this year than anywhere else. I keep telling myself it WILL get better. Last year in Orkney, also known for its poor weather record, I actually had one of the hottest weeks they had that year, so I am hoping for a repeat in the Highlands. I will change the Blog design again to reflect the changing conditions, hopefully.
Big thank you to everyone who sent in recommendations for places to visit. I will need three months to see them all, but now have a good idea of where to go and what to look out for. Although I’m not sure about budgie jumping off the Forth Bridge!
Hope you can find the time to look in on my travels from the 6th September, and see what I am getting up to. . . . back in 20 days 14 hours . .

PPP (no not health insurance) Preamble. Preparation. Planning.

I know its a while before I set off, but I need to plan ahead when taking on a journey of this magnitude.
I’m not sure what to expect from the Blas 2011 Festival, but from the website it looks a well organised annual event, and what drew me to it was that it is held across the whole of the Highlands. This in itself is a wonderful opportunity to explore this rugged and beautify part of Scotland, and enjoy the music at the same time.
Now, I know I’m going to regret this - but I need you to tell me where to go . . . .

My journey will take in:
Lancaster
Fort William
Aviemore
Isle of Sky
Strathpeffer
Inverness
North Queensferry

There is a lot too see in the central Highlands, and I have pencilled in several popular tourist sites, but if you have any personal experience of a visit worth recommending, please let me know. . . the countdown has begun

. . . and don’t forget to feed my fish.